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GOD BLESS US EVERYONE

Disgraced Hollywood Icon Delivers Ultimate Comeback Attempt

Johnny Depp nearly disappears into the role of Charles Dickens’ iconic miser in “Ebenezer.”

Nick Schager

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 21, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
A-LIST SHADE

Hollywood Star Burns Trump With Joke at Surprise Appearance

The actor used his comeback moment to land a joke at Trump’s expense.

Erkki Forster

Donald Trump tramples the White House's East Wing.
Opinion
BILLIONAIRES’ CLUBHOUSE

How Trump’s Ballroom Tramples on History of People’s House

The White House was created in the nation’s image. It is now being rebuilt to reflect the 47th president’s expensive tastes.

David Gardner

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BAH! HUMBUG!

How Bill Murray’s Most Deranged Christmas Movie Was Born

As a Christmas classic turns 35, co-writer Mitch Glazer talks Dickens-ifying ’80s corporate greed, Murray’s heartfelt improv monologue, and rumors of on-set drama.

Simon Bland

A still from the show The Artful Dodger on Hulu
OLIVER TWISTED

‘The Artful Dodger’: A Gory ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Meets Dickens

It’s been 15 years, and the iconic scamp is now a surgeon. Whatever your flavor of period-piece TV, this entertaining new Hulu dramedy has you covered.

Caroline Siede

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LOW EXPECTATIONS

Boris Likens Putin to Dickensian ‘Fat Boy’ Over Nuke Threats

Diplomacy at its finest, folks.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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‘I JUST KEEP GOING’

Eddie Izzard: ‘If People Hurl Abuse at Me, I Hurl It Back’

In a candid interview, Eddie Izzard discusses growing into her true self and conquering transphobia, turning Dickens and Shakespeare into solo shows, and a new bid to become an MP.

Tim Teeman

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BAH, HUMBUG

Two Karens Face Off in Their Own ‘Christmas Carol’ Spins

“A Christmas Carol” is a tale as old as time. But if you’re going to rehash it yet again, might as well throw a Karen in there—which “Spirited” and “A Christmas Karen” both do.

Coleman Spilde

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SPIRIT LEVEL

‘A Christmas Carol’: One Actor, 50 Characters, Great Shocks

Jefferson Mays narrates and plays every single character in “A Christmas Carol” on Broadway, with thrilling visual trickery and stage surprises.

Tim Teeman

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A SCARY LITTLE CHRISTMAS

The Most Beautiful, Dark, Twisted Christmas Special Ever

You’ve been warned.

Colin Fleming

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IN CONVERSATION

‘Veep’ Creator: Nothing Funny About ‘Gollum’ Trump

The satirical genius talks to Marlow Stern about his diverse adaptation of “David Copperfield,” whether “Veep” paved the way for Kamala Harris, the royals, and much more.

Marlow Stern

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